Caley

Caley Meaning & Origin

About Caley
The surname Caley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "calk," which means "chalk" or "limestone." Therefore, the surname Caley could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a chalk or limestone hill. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with chalk or limestone, such as a quarry worker or a builder. Additionally, Caley could also be a variant spelling of the Scottish surname Kayley, which is derived from the Gaelic word "caol," meaning "narrow." In this case, the surname could have been a locational name for someone who lived near a narrow passage or a narrow body of water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Caley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Caley: 1,688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,881
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caley in Braille

Here's how to represent Caley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Caley in braille

How to sign the name Caley using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Caley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caley in sign language

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